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Trip to Pismo Beach

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Avg. duration3h
Distance163
Avg. price$ 2
Bus trips2 found

Buses from Santa Barbara to Pismo Beach

🚌 Starting from Santa Barbara Amtrak Station, the bus journey to Pismo Beach involves a transfer along the way. The total travel time, including transfers, is approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes. 🌊 The first leg of the trip takes passengers towards San Jose on a bus operated by AmericanStar. This segment lasts about 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 78.6 miles from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop. 🌴 The second step of the journey entails boarding a bus towards Government Center, operated by SoCo Transit. This leg of the trip takes around 39 minutes and concludes at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets, providing passengers with a convenient and scenic route to their destination.

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  • There is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Pismo Beach. Instead, travelers can take a bus departing from Santa Barbara Amtrak Station and make a transfer at West Grand Avenue @ 2nd Street WB. The total journey time, including transfers, is approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes. This route offers a convenient option for travelers wanting to reach Pismo Beach by bus.
  • The Santa Barbara to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara Amtrak Station. This station is conveniently located in downtown Santa Barbara and serves as the starting point for the journey to Pismo Beach. Travelers can easily access the bus service from this central transportation hub in Santa Barbara.
  • The Santa Barbara to Pismo Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach station. This station serves as the final destination for the bus journey from Santa Barbara to Pismo Beach. Travelers can disembark at Grover Beach station and easily access transportation to various parts of Pismo Beach upon arrival.
  • There are two main bus routes between Santa Barbara and Pismo Beach. The first route, operated by Amtrak, involves a journey that includes transfers and takes approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes. This service departs from Santa Barbara Amtrak Station and arrives at Grover Beach station. The second route, with a distance of 78.6 miles, requires a transfer in San Jose and Government Center before reaching Pismo Beach, taking about 2 hours and 15 minutes in total.
  • The buses from Santa Barbara to Pismo Beach are typically most crowded during peak travel times, such as weekends and holidays, especially during summer months when tourism is high. To avoid crowds, travelers may consider taking buses during weekdays or off-peak hours. Additionally, planning trips during early morning or late evening hours could also help avoid bus congestion and ensure a more comfortable journey.
  • The first bus of the day from Santa Barbara to Pismo Beach typically departs in the early morning hours, around 7:00 AM. The last bus of the day usually leaves Santa Barbara in the late afternoon or early evening, around 5:00 PM. Travelers should check the specific bus schedules with the operating agencies, such as Amtrak and SoCo Transit, to confirm the exact departure times for the first and last buses of the day.

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

If you are looking for a return bus journey, you can check the buses from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara.

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Trips to Pismo Beach